NASA Announces New Spacecraft Technology Demonstration Mission at Moon

NASA Announces New Spacecraft Technology Demonstration Mission at Moon

NASA is working with industry to advance the next phase of cislunar infrastructure for the agency's Artemis program and Moon Base. The CAPSTONE 02 mission will demonstrate rendezvous and proximity operations, autonomous navigation, and cislunar communication capabilities. The mission is a significant step towards establishing a sustainable presence on the Moon. The CAPSTONE 02 mission will also test the agency's ability to communicate with spacecraft in lunar orbit. The mission is a significant step towards establishing a sustainable presence on the Moon.